Letty McMaster's one-month volunteering trip turned into a lifetime commitment when she became legal guardian to nine abandoned children. Discover her incredible journey and the charity she built.
Prominent Tunisian lawyer Ayachi Hammami detained, begins hunger strike. Over 40 sentenced in 'conspiracy' case as rights groups condemn political crackdown. Read the latest.
An 80-year-old cancer survivor had her car stolen while volunteering at a Portland church. Thieves used her cards, charging $600. A GoFundMe aims to help her recover. Read her story.
Public donations for the Hong Kong fire victims have surged to $115 million. As the death toll rises, authorities face scrutiny over safety failures while moving to stifle dissent. Read the full report.
Emmanuel Macron unveils a 10-month volunteer military service for 18-19 year olds, aiming to bolster national defence. Paid €800/month, it starts in 2026. Read the full details.
President Macron announces a new volunteer military service for young French nationals, citing 'accelerating threats' from Russia. The scheme will launch in mid-2026.
The community mourns the sudden loss of Poppy Johnson, an 18-year-old Bangor University student and passionate animal lover. Read the touching tributes.
Shirley Mease, 73, prepares a free community Thanksgiving feast for 700 people in Missouri, responding to food insecurity worsened by the federal government shutdown.
The future of Matlock's beloved Boxing Day RNLI charity raft race is in jeopardy after marshals faced verbal abuse from spectators. Organisers urgently need volunteers to save the event that has raised over £150,000. Help save this tradition!
Two British volunteer audiologists have been detained in India after allegedly crossing from Nepal without valid visas. Learn the full story and the diplomatic response.
Guide Dogs puppies created a special guard of honour at a Premiership Women's Rugby match in Gloucester. The event highlighted their vital socialisation training and celebrated volunteer efforts.
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Scotland's First Minister John Swinney says the public is 'taken aback' by Labour's internal wrangling after briefings against Wes Streeting. Discover the fallout.
Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand steps off the ice and onto the bench as volunteer coach for emotional cancer charity hockey game, supporting young fan battling the disease.
A Waitrose community volunteer has been removed from his role after expressing support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson online, sparking debate about free speech and corporate responsibility.
Vietnamese authorities intensify suppression of political activists with recent arrests in Hanoi, raising concerns over human rights and freedom of expression in the communist state.
Exclusive: Inquest reveals shocking details about former paratrooper Daniel Burke's death in Ukraine as coroner issues formal warning to Ministry of Defence over volunteer fighters.
Supermarket giant Waitrose sparks outrage after dismissing long-serving autistic volunteer to hire paid staff member, raising questions about corporate inclusion policies.
Exclusive: The Samaritans charity faces explosive claims of suppressing dissent and bullying staff over controversial plans to shut down local branches across the UK, threatening its vital mental health support network.
A community mourns as dedicated volunteer firefighter dies after being struck by alleged hit-and-run driver while riding his motorbike, leaving family devastated.
Supermarket giant Waitrose has sparked outrage after dismissing an autistic volunteer from its Cheadle store following complaints about his behaviour, raising serious questions about corporate disability inclusion.
Exclusive: Supermarket giant Waitrose terminates autistic volunteer's position after his family requested he receive payment for years of unpaid shelf-stacking work, sparking disability rights concerns.
A lone gunman opened fire at a Wikipedia volunteer conference in New York, sending attendees fleeing for safety as bullets shattered windows in a shocking daylight attack.
Across the United States, a powerful protest movement has emerged with the rallying cry 'No Kings in America', as thousands demonstrate against what they perceive as Donald Trump's authoritarian ambitions following his recent election victory.
Russian authorities detain civilians in St Petersburg for singing Ukrainian songs and discussing the war, as Putin's regime intensifies suppression of dissent.
In an extraordinary display of dissent, concertgoers in Vladimir Putin's hometown repeatedly interrupted a performance with anti-war chants, marking one of the most significant public protests in recent Russian history.
A daring ballet protest by a Gen Z ballerina during Swan Lake has drawn comparisons to Soviet-era dissent, sparking debate about whether youth-led resistance could challenge Vladimir Putin's authoritarian rule.
A 16-year-old girl faces two-year prison sentence for organising protest song against Vladimir Putin in Moscow bar, sparking international outrage over Russia's crackdown on dissent.
Courageous citizens across Russia flood the streets singing forbidden Soviet-era anthems in powerful demonstration against Ukraine invasion, risking arrest under harsh new laws.
In an extraordinary display of dissent, crowds in Russia's second city openly call for regime change as Ukraine's long-range strikes bring war home to Russians